Senior Litigation Paralegal

SourcePro Search

  • District of Columbia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    What You’ll Do: Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work; Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified); Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to litigation matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties; Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and agencies; prepare and commence ECF filings; Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys; conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents; and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks; Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions; Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries; Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements; Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services; Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs; Work overtime as required; travel as required, and. What You’ll Bring: At least 5 years of Paralegal experience (required); At least 5 years’ litigation experience (required); Trial/Arbitration/Mediation experience (required); ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred); Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications; Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications; Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications; Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications; Experience with transcript management applications (LiveNote); Proficiency with cite-checking/bluebooking; Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, CM/ECF, and other electronic court and agency databases; Knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures; Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDistrict of Columbia
    Websitehttps://sourceprosearch.com

    Description

    SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a dynamic Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a top-rated law firm based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of paralegal experience, a strong background in litigation, and hands-on experience with trial, arbitration, and mediation. Proficiency in cite-checking and Bluebooking is essential.
      
    What You’ll Do:
    • Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
    • Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
    • Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to litigation matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties;
    • Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and agencies; prepare and commence ECF filings;
    • Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys; conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents; and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks;
    • Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions;
    • Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;
    • Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;
    • Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;
    • Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
    • Work overtime as required; travel as required, and
    • Handle additional related projects as assigned.
     
    What You’ll Bring:
    • At least 5 years of Paralegal experience (required);
    • At least 5 years’ litigation experience (required);
    • Trial/Arbitration/Mediation experience (required);
    • ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred);
    • Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
    • Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
    • Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
    • Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
    • Experience with transcript management applications (LiveNote);
    • Proficiency with cite-checking/bluebooking;
    • Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, CM/ECF, and other electronic court and agency databases;
    • Knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;
    • Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
    • Knowledge of legal billing processes.

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